Mustang - 45th. All one can say
is 'wow'! Once again Barber Motorsports, outside of Birmingham, AL was
host to a major Mustang/MCA event, with the 45th anniversary of the Mustang
taking place over a 3 day period. Over 2000 Mustangs and in excess of 35,000
spectators turned out for this incredible event. Not only was it a huge success
for Mustangs, with attendees worldwide, but this show boasted over 25 SSP's, a
new record for us as a group!

The weather being in April was perfect, much cooler than the 2006 show, with
plenty of parking and as usual being very well organized by the MCA and the host
club. Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally was in hand with bright
red sweater to open the event and say hello to the Mustang faithful. There
really was something for everyone at the this event; rows of vendors, track
events, and of course, outstanding Mustangs and Ford vehicles turned this event
into an outstanding gathering! You could spend all day looking at the vendor
items and displays and still not even see the show field. The facility is one
very large area, with trolleys to take you around the perimeter, which were most
welcome and packed during the event.

With the kind of success this event
had, who knows what the 50th will hold in store? Here's some highlights of the 2009
show - click on the image or link for more photos: